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Azitab 500 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Azitab 500 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Azitab 500 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Azitab 500 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Azitab 500 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Azitab 500 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Azitab 500 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Azitab 500 Tablet related warnings talks about Azitab 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Azitab 500 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Azitab 500 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azitab 500 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Azitab 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult(Female) |
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Adult(Male) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azitab 500 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azitab 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azitab safely.
Is the use of Azitab 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Azitab is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azitab 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Azitab rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azitab 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Azitab may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Azitab 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Azitab on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azitab 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azitab 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Azitab 500 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azitab 500 Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Azitab 500 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Azitab 500 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Azitab 500 Tablet
You can take Azitab 500 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azitab 500 Tablet
Information about the interaction of Azitab 500 Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Take Azitab exactly as prescribed by your doctor, do not exceed dosage. Food does not affect the absorption of azithromycin, one can take it with or without foods but to avoid stomach disturbances take it with a light meal. Complete the entire course of medicine.
Discontinuing Azitab on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and may cause a relapse of the infection. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discounting this drug.
Yes, Azitab can be prescribed for pneumonia. It is a medical condition which affects the lungs, characterized by inflammation of alveoli or other related structure which are responsible for respiration. Usually, Azitab is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.
Yes, Azitab may cause diarrhea. Diarrhea is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience diarrhea after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Azitab is used to treat a number of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infection, sexually transmitted disease (STD), pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infection, Lyme disease, Mycobacterium Avium Bacteria Infection, whooping cough, sinuses, skin, throat, and infections of the lungs. It will not work for viral infection and other pathogenic infections such as cold, flu.
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